FLIGHT ATTENDANT DEATH
India marks Kanishka flight anniversary as Canadian Parliament honors Khalistan terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar
India's Consulate General in Vancouver plans a memorial on June 23, 2024, for the 1985 Air India Kanishka flight bombing, which killed 329, including 86 children. This follows Canada's Parliament honoring Hardeep Singh Nijjar, escalating bilateral tensions. Amidst ongoing investigations into Nijjar's assassination and recent talks between Prime Ministers Modi and Trudeau, relations hint at improvement despite challenges.
Turbulence troubles? Expert tips on what to expect and how to stay safe
Turbulence is a common and anxiety-inducing experience for many air travelers. Recent incidents, including injuries and even a fatality, have raised concerns about its frequency and intensity. Experts explain that turbulence is caused by unstable air movements due to changes in wind speed and direction, and its occurrence may be increasing due to climate change. Despite its unpredictability, turbulence rarely causes structural damage to planes, but it can result in serious injuries to passengers and crew.
Michelle Obama's mother Marian Robinson passes away at 86
Marian Shields Robinson was 86. Her death was announced by Michelle Obama and other family members in a statement that said "there was and will be only one Marian Robinson. In our sadness, we are lifted up by the extraordinary gift of her life".
Bette Nash, Guinness World Record holder, world's longest serving flight attendant dies. Check cause of death
Bette Nash, the legendary American Airlines flight attendant, has died. She was diagnosed as having breast cancer.
Aviation experts to begin probe of Singapore Airlines turbulence incident that left British man dead
Aviation investigators arrived in Bangkok on Wednesday to learn how and why severe turbulence sent a Singapore Airlines plane into a sudden dive that tossed passengers and crew around the cabin, leaving a British man dead and dozens others injured. Twenty people remained in intensive care in hospital after Flight SQ321, which was flying from London's Heathrow airport to Singapore, hit the turbulence Tuesday over the Andaman Sea.
What is in-flight turbulence, and when does it become dangerous for passengers and crew?
A British man's death and numerous injuries on a Singapore Airlines flight due to severe turbulence highlight the dangers of unstable air. While turbulence-related fatalities are rare, injuries are more common, especially among flight attendants. Clear-air turbulence, often near jet streams, is particularly dangerous as it occurs with no visible warning. Climate change may increase turbulence, but airlines have safety measures in place. Experts advise passengers to wear seat belts, the best defense against turbulence-related injuries.
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After Singapore Airlines turbulence accident, flight crews urge buckling up
Flight attendants and pilots are emphasizing the importance of wearing seatbelts following a Singapore Airlines flight's severe turbulence that resulted in one passenger's death and numerous injuries. The flight, traveling from London to Singapore, encountered heavy turbulence over the Indian Ocean, descending rapidly before making an emergency landing in Bangkok. Weather experts noted the development of "explosive thunderstorms" near the flight path, highlighting the unpredictable nature of turbulence.
Flight attendant dies in front of passengers ahead of takeoff. What has happened?
The sudden death of a flight attendant at the time of take-off of a British Airways flight left many passengers shocked. Here's everything to know more.
Taylor Swift postpones Rio de Janeiro concert following fan's death due to extreme heat
The cause of the fan's death is under investigation, with speculation linking it to the intense heat. Concertgoers complained about not being allowed to bring water into the stadium, prompting federal authorities to provide free water at future events. Swift expresses her grief on Instagram and emphasizes the priority of the safety and well-being of fans, performers, and crew.
Flight attendant found killed in Mumbai; cops solve case in 12 hours, nab garbage collector
Cops questioned over 45 individuals, including the building's housekeeping staff and security personnel, and later zeroed in on the garbage collection staff member. The accused is suspected of attempting to sexually assault the victim and ultimately killing her when she resisted, sometime between 11:30 AM and noon on Sunday.
Marilyn Lovell, Apollo 13 commander’s wife, dies at 93. See what she was known for
Marilyn Lovell, known for her strength during the Apollo 13 mission, passed away on August 27 in Lake Forest, Illinois, at the age of 93. Her husband, Apollo 13 commander Jim Lovell, was with her during her final moments. During the Apollo 8 mission in 1968, her husband paid tribute to her by naming a lunar mountain "Mount Marilyn."
Who were killed along with Wagner chief Yevgeny Prigozhin in crash? Check identities
Yevgeny Prighozin was accompanied by his deputies, fighters, guards and other people who were killed in the crash.
Irish actor Ray Stevenson, well known for perfromances in 'Rome' and 'Thor', passes away at 58
Irish actor Ray Stevenson, best known for his roles in "Rome" and "Thor" films, died at 58. The cause of death has not been revealed yet. Stevenson started his career in British television and later made his film debut in "The Theory of Flight."
Anne Perry, best-selling crime writer with a murderous past, dead at 84
Her first novel, 'The Cater Street Hangman', came out in 1979 and unveiled the husband-and-wife detective team.
Trans flight attendant Kayleigh Scott found dead at home after emotional social media post
In her Instagram and Facebook posts, she penned a heartbreaking letter to her friends and family that asked them to remember the "good memories we have shared". In her post, Kayleigh Scott also named a few of her loved ones and apologized saying, "I will see you all again on the other side".
Vivienne Westwood, punk queen who melded music and fashion together, dies at 81
Westwood later claimed she had no interest in becoming a fashion designer.
Dozens hurt in turbulent Hawaii flight, 11 seriously
In all, 36 people received medical treatment following Sunday's turbulent Hawaiian Airlines flight for bumps, bruises, cuts and nausea, said Jim Ireland, director of Honolulu Emergency Medical Services. Twenty people were taken to hospitals, including 11 in serious condition.
Aid pours into Pakistan; deaths from floods cross 1,200 mark
So far, Pakistan has received aid from China, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Turkey, Uzbekistan, U.A.E. and some other countries. This week, the United States also announced to provide $30 million worth of aid for the flood victims. Pakistan blames climate change for the recent heavy monsoon rains that triggered floods.
Vietnam sentences flight attendant for spreading coronavirus
Vietnam has been praised for its efforts to contain the virus through mass testing and tracing and strict centralised quarantining. It has recorded fewer than 2,600 COVID-19 infections and only 35 deaths due to the disease.
Pakistan's Supreme Court orders immediate release of main accused in Daniel Pearl murder case
Ahmad Saeed Omar Sheikh, who has been on death row for 18 years, will be under guard and will not be allowed to leave the safe house, but he will be able to have his wife and children visit him.
'I took one of India’s first flights in months. It was surreal'
Confusion and chaos prevailed as India resumed domestic flights after two months on Monday.
WHO reports record virus cases as Trump proposes face-to-face G7 summit
Trump, who is seeking to revive the battered US economy and his political fortunes ahead of the November election, again lashed out again at China, saying its "incompetence" was responsible for "this mass Worldwide killing."
Fear of super-rich faking medical flights spurred India ban
India’s ban on medical evacuation was partly driven by concern that super-rich may fake needing treatment.
Pakistan further suspends domestic, international flights as coronavirus cases cross 4,500
The total number of coronavirus cases in Pakistan has sharply increased to 4,601 with more than 280 fresh infections while the death toll reached 66, the health officials said on Friday.
Foreign flights banned, curbs likely on public transport in the view of Coronavirus outbreak
The government announced the flight ban — no international services for a week starting Sunday — after a meeting of the group of ministers (GoM) chaired by health minister Harsh Vardhan. Indian Railways will suspend concessional travel from Sunday midnight, except for patients, students and the differently abled.
Pakistan limits flights, shuts borders and schools over coronavirus
The measures were announced after a meeting of the national security council chaired by Prime Minister Imran Khan and attended by civilian and military leaders.
Tourism sector comes to a standstill as quarantine fears loom
With India temporarily suspending visas to people from China and those who visited China due to coronavirus outbreak, restrictions on travellers from several other affected countries, and fresh cases emerging in Europe and the US, leisure and business travel, both incoming and outgoing, has taken a hit.
Hyundai shuts down factory after worker tests positive for coronavirus
Hyundai Motor suspended production at one of its factories in South Korea's Ulsan city after a worker tested positive for coronavirus. Shares of the automaker dropped more than 5% after the news, while the wider market was down 2.6%.
Delhi communal riots timeline: A blow-by-blow account of three fatal February days
What started off as peaceful protests against CAA took a violent turn last Sunday when a group of CAA supporters clashed with the protesters near the Maujpur-Babarpur Metro Station, in East Delhi. The attack occurred shortly after BJP leader Kapil Mishra allegedly warned of chaos if the police failed to clear the road of protesters within three days.
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